Published July 22nd, 2009
Local Boy Qualifies for US Karate Team
Submitted by Tom Westernoff and Pearl Asian
Hazemach shows off his two gold medals, one for Kobudo and the other for Kata Photo provided
The 2009 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National Karate Championships proved to be rewarding for a local athlete. Hazemach won two gold medals, one in Kobudo (weapon) and the other in Kata (form), at the event held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With the wins, Hazemach secured a place on the Junior World Karate team and will represent the USA/AAU National Karate Team which will compete in the World Karate Competition in October in either Italy or Japan.
The local product trains at The Karate & Fitness Place USA under the direction of Sensei Tom Westernoff. Hazemach will be a freshman next year at Woodside Priory.

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